Description
Irish potato candy is a no-bake, cinnamon-coated treat made with cream cheese, coconut, and powdered sugar. Despite the name, there’s no potato in sight—just sweet, creamy bites that melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 3.5 to 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 ½ cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 to 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Let the cream cheese and butter soften at room temperature.
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and pinch of salt. Mix to combine.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in the shredded coconut until well combined.
- Chill the mixture for 10–15 minutes if it’s too sticky.
- Roll small portions into ball or potato shapes using your hands.
- Roll each piece in cinnamon until fully coated.
- Place finished candies on a tray or plate lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best results.
- Chill the dough to make rolling easier.
- If cinnamon gets clumpy, sift before using.
- Store in a cool place to maintain shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Irish potato candy, coconut candy, no bake dessert, St. Patrick's Day treat